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MI SB0565

MI SB0565
Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for driver causing death of blind person or dog guide in crosswalk; enact. Amends sec. 17b, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.17b). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0564'23


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Introduced
10/05/2023
In Committee
10/05/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

102nd Legislature

Bill Summary

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled"The code of criminal procedure,"by amending section 17b of chapter XVII (MCL 777.17b), as added by 2002 PA 28.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to add a new felony offense for a driver's failure to avoid causing the death of a blind individual or dog guide in a crosswalk. The penalty for this offense is up to 15 years in prison. The bill also makes a technical amendment to update a reference to another criminal offense. The bill will only take effect if a related Senate Bill (No. 564) is also enacted into law.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety (on 10/05/2023)

Bill Topics

Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing

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